SD Legislators Consider County Jail Issues

The Study Committee on Regional Jails and State Correctional Plans of the South Dakota legislature met for the first time…

Messed Up Political Parties

During his appearance at Girls State at USD earlier this month, Congressman Dusty Johnson told the girls that “both political…

Finding & Hiring Teachers

While many school districts are still searching for teachers for this fall, some have filled out their classrooms. A.J. Johnson,…

Making Progress on Marne Creek Trail Repairs

There may be visible progress this year in repairing the Auld-Brokaw Trail along Marne Creek in Yankton that was badly…

Gaps in Broadband

Despite millions of dollars invested in broadband expansion, many people across South Dakota still don’t have adequate internet access. Heidi…

Following the Federal Funds

Federal funds from the American Rescue Plan are still flowing into South Dakota. Jim Terwilliger, head of the Bureau of…

Searching for Teachers

School districts across South Dakota may be short up to five hundred teachers according to the latest report from the…

SD Prison Walk Away Turns Himself In

A state prison inmate who was placed on escape status earlier this month is back in custody. The State Department…

Ocean Shipping Reform Act Passes Congress

The “Ocean Shipping Reform Act” co-sponsored by South Dakota Senator John Thune and Congressman Dusty Johnson has passed through Congress…

Polling on Taxes

The South Dakota Retailers Association did a poll to gauge public perceptions of property, income and sales taxes. Executive Director…